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Newsletter 4 – Spring 2022
The fourth STRIDE newsletter for Spring 2022 has been published. Click to open Newsletter 4. Read our newsletter for a comprehensive overview of STRIDE project progress, including long-term project goals, partner activities with lasting impact across the Danube region.

Energy summit 2022 in Bosnia and herzegovina
The Energy Summit 2022 gathered stakeholders from the energy sector, who jointly concluded that it is necessary to accelerate the energy transition in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Figure 1: Energy Summit 2022 in BiH In the period from March 23rd to 25th, the Energy Summit 2022 was held in the

“Energy transition – city, citizens and local communities” panel
In order to acquaint the city of Pula with positive energy transition initiatives, the association Zelena Istra (Green Istria) organised a panel on the 16th of March 2022 in the Cvajner Gallery in Pula city (as well as online) titled “Energy Transition – City, Citizens and Local Communities”. Here, positive

Training – Smart communities
This March, representatives from 13 municipalities of the Spodnje Podravje region in Slovenia participated at the first round of STRIDE trainings, bringing together total of 22 participants eager to learn about the future smart energy planning in their municipalities. The training was hosted by STRIDE Lead Partner, Local Energy Agency

European Commission’s development of the “Action plan on the digitalisation of the energy sector”
Digitalising the energy sector – EU action plan (europa.eu) Recently, the European Commission is working on creating the ACTION PLAN ON THE DIGITALISATION OF THE ENERGY SECTOR to support in the development of a competitive market for digital energy services and digital energy infrastructure that are cyber-secure, efficient and sustainable. The Action

National conference on financing investments in energy efficiency in Bulgaria
On the 16th-17th of March, the Danube Transnational Programme (DTP) STRIDE project was introduced to public authorities and stakeholders during the National Conference on “Energy Management in Municipalities & Investments in Sustainable Energy” at the Borovets (Hotel) in Bulgaria. At the National Conference, the Chairman of the Bulgarian Energy and

Memorandum of Cooperation for 10,000 EV charging stations in Bulgaria
In February 2022, it was declared through a signed Memorandum of Cooperation that Bulgaria will install 10,000 charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) within five years, all sourced by renewable energy sources. This is one of the various goals of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed by the Electricity System Operator

The Slovenian-Japanese smart grid project NEDO
The Slovenian-Japanese smart grid project NEDO (STRIDE Good Practice – https://energy-stride.com/2021/05/10/implementation-of-smart-grid-systems-at-the-national-level-nedo-project/) has entered into its final phase of project implementation with the inclusion of battery storage in Idrija and Ljubljana. While the first phase of the project was focused on smart grid infrastructure, the second and final phase is dedicated to

Animation
EIfI-Tech has finalised the STRIDE animation for project-wide dissemination and use at international conferences, on social media, via the website/platform, etc. The animation provides a general project overview, considerably why the STRIDE project is needed and how it will have a lasting positive impact. STRIDE Animation The animation is concise

Online newsletter 3
The third STRIDE newsletter for Winter 2021-22 has been published. Click to open Newsletter 3. Read our newsletter for a comprehensive overview of STRIDE project progress, including long-term project goals, partner activities with lasting impact across the Danube region.

Regional updates from Croatia
Within the past six months of the STRIDE project, several novelties can be highlighted in Croatia significant in the context of smart grid development. After an extensive public discussion, in October 2021 the Croatian Parliament adopted the revision of the Electricity Market Act (OG 111/21), which leads the evolution of

The published annual report of the Hungarian transmission operator
Magyar Villamosenergia-Ipari Atviteli Rendszeriranyito Zrt., commonly known as MAVIR Zrt., is the TSO (Transmission System Operator) in the STRIDE partner region of Hungary. The TSO was founded in 2000 by MVM Zrt., and since 2003, the company performs its activities with a license provided by the Hungarian Energy Office. Its

1st national energy conference “Smart grids in Bulgaria – good practices and perspectives”
On the 18th of November, the Bulgarian Energy and Mining Forum (BEMF) organised the first National Energy Conference on topic “Smart Grids in Bulgaria – Good practices and perspectives”. Representatives from the following organisations participated: the Association of Bulgarian towns and regions, local policymakers, Sofia Plan, Association of Energy Communities

Analysis Of Existing Renewable Energy Plants And Smart Grid Infrastructure In Bosnia And Herzegovina
CENER 21’s activities in the past period were aimed at completing the regional analysis reports on the current state of smart grid implementation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the results of which will serve as the basis for the development of smart grids strategies and action plans. Special attention was

Good Energy Tour
The Green Energy Cooperative (ZEZ), in cooperation with the Covenant of Mayors Europe, the Croatian Association of Towns, and the Island Movement, is organising the Good Energy Tour, a campaign to promote solar energy for personal consumption throughout Croatian cities. The first edition of the tour took place in the

The establishment of renewable energy communities is now possible in Austria
In July 2021, the Austrian Parliament passed the Renewable Energy Expansion Act Package (EAG Package), which came into force the same month. The aim of the EAG is to convert the country’s electricity supply to 100% electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 and to achieve climate neutrality by 2040.

SINCRO.GRID – A unique Cross-Border Investment Project
SINCRO.GRID is a unique European project, co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility of the European Union, being carried out in the regions of Slovenia and Croatia. The project partners are the Slovenian and Croatian TSOs, ELES and HOPS, and DSOS, in addition to SODO and HEP ODS. The ambitious project

partner meeting and mid term dissemination event
Partner meeting and interregional workshop to share technical & legislative knowledge on smart grids and launch the STRIDE Danube Region Smart Energy Platform. Event Organiser: ConPlusUltra Start Date & Time: 15th September 2021 10.00am CEST End Date & Time: 16th Septermer 2021 17.30pm CEST Venue:

36Th International Conference: Energy 2021 – Towards a Green Recovery
Within the Danube Transnational Programme STRIDE project, the CENER 21 project team successfully presented the research and scientific paper, which served also as the STRIDE first project report on the “Analysis of the potential for the introduction of smart grid systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina”. The scientific paper was presented

STRIDE Online Newsletter 2
The second STRIDE newsletter has been published. Click here to read our newsletter for a comprehensive overview of STRIDE project progress, including long-term project goals, partner activities with lasting impact across the Danube region.

Energy Transition Puzzle on the Way to Low Carbon Economy
According to the latest research, to avoid the worst climate events, global greenhouse gas emissions will have to be halved by 2030 but, more challengingly, reach zero around the middle of the century. Recognizing this reality, a large number of world and national politicians, business people, local leaders, but also

10th Energy Conference of the Island of Krk: Energy Transition in the Context of Climate Change and the New European Green Plan
The 10th Energy Conference of the Island of Krk, as a hybrid, organized by the Faculty of Economics, University of Rijeka, Kvarner Regional Energy Agency and Eco Kvarner Association, under the auspices and presence of the President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovic, will take place on Wednesday and

IMPLEMENTATION OF SMART GRID SYSTEMS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL – NEDO PROJECT
NEDO is a Slovenian-Japanese smart grid project that began in 2016 and will end in 2021. The NEDO Project – which is a partnership between the Japanese agency, NEDO, and the Slovenian transmission system operator – focuses on the implementation of smart grids on the national level by means of centrally managed

the 5th stride partner meeting
The 5th STRIDE Partner Meeting shall take place as a two-part Virtual Online Event on the 12th and 19th of May. DAY 1 – 12th May 2021 @ 9:30 – 12:30 DAY 2 – 19th May 2021 @ 11:00 – 12:30 The focus of Day 1 of the meeting, scheduled for the 12th of May, will be

research of the regional energy situation in central bosnia and zenica-doboj canton
During the research of the regional energy situation by CENER 21 within the scope of the STRIDE project, it was determined that the share in the production of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES) is significant, but the potential of RES is quite untapped. Therefore, the integration of smart grid

5th STRIDE partner meeting
Dear partners, As by now all of you took time to complete the Doodle poll for the dates of the next STRIDE meeting, it is time to set the dates. So, the next STRIDE meeting should be held on 12. And 19. May 2021! Unfortunately, not all of you are

What is smart grid
Learn more about smart grid using this short video tutorial:

energy storage and sector coupling solutions in Austria
The Austrian demo site showcasing a range of energy storage and sector coupling solutions will be launched this summer in the municipality of Stegersbach. Serving as a large competence centre for renewable energy, the demo lab will make it possible for Stegerbach’s 2,700 inhabitants, as well as those living in

preparation and research for reports by Bay Zoltan Ltd
The Hungarian STRIDE partners at Bay Zoltan LTD have started the preparation of the first two reports of the project with an international desktop study. The most interesting research conducted so far was in relation to the so-called ”duck curve”, which illustrates the challenge of integrating intermittent resources like wind

off to a good start
Within the framework of Danube Transitional Programme, partners from Slovenia, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Bosnia and Hercegovina will work together for the next two and a half years to improve energy planning in Danube regions through knowledge transfer and development of planning tools. One of the

STRIDE Online newsletter 1
Want to learn more about how the Danube Transnational ProgrammeSTRIDE project will provide comprehensive support for local/regional policymakers for the improvement of energy planning? ?? The first STRIDE newsletter has been published. Click here to read our newsletter for a comprehensive overview of the STRIDE Project, including long-term project goals, partner activities with lasting

Last virtual STRIDE project meeting of 2020
Tomorrow marks the last virtual STRIDE project meeting of 2020, during which partners will discuss platform development and communication activities. Looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces tomorrow morning! ? www.interreg-danube.eu/stride Danube Transnational Programme

official kick-off event
On the 5th of November 2020, the Interreg Danube Transnational Programme (DTP) approved project, STRIDE, hosted the official public kick-off event of the project. The event was held virtually as a digital conference in light of the COVID-19 pandemic with the purpose to raise awareness of the objectives and activities

Public kick-off event of STRIDE project
The STRIDE project consortium is pleased to invite you to the PUBLIC KICK-OFF event to be held on 5. November 2020 at 12.00 CET. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the objectives and activities of the project and to provide information stakeholders about the expected results, benefits and their

(virtual) public kick-off event
The STRIDE project consortium is pleased to invite you to the (virtual) public kick-off event, to be held on the 5th of November 2020 at 12:00 CET. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the objectives and activities of the project and to provide information stakeholders about

CENER 21, Center for Energy, Environment and Resources
CENER 21, Center for Energy, Environment and Resources is a non-governmental, nonprofit organisation established in 2006 with the mission to contribute to sustainable development in South East Europe. CENER 21 serves as a project partner within the international STRIDE project consortium. http://www.interreg-danube.eu/approved-projects/stride Danube Transnational Programme

the first technical meeting of the STRIDE
This Friday marks the first technical meeting of the STRIDE – Improved energy planning through the Integration of Smart Grid concepts in the Danube Region – project within the Danube Transnational Programme. Following the introduction of the new STRIDE partner, EGÚ Brno, a. s., there will be a presentation and Q&A session

Introducing the Danube Transnational Programme STRIDE
Introducing the Danube Transnational Programme STRIDE (Improved energy planning through the Integration of #SmartGrid concepts in the Danube Region) project. The STRIDE project is aligned with the Priority Axis 3 – Better connected and energy responsible Danube region, and will directly contribute to the programme Specific Objective 3.2 – Improve energy security and energy